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 Don mask and flippers and explore the Red Sea's famous underwater world. Think bath-warm waters, multi-coloured coral and exotic sea creatures. Miss it and you really will miss out. Take a trip to St Catherine's Monastery. Religious or not, this place definitely deserves a spot on your sightseeing checklist. Tucked at the foot of the mountain where Moses is said to have received the Ten Commandments, it's one of the world's most important centres of religious pilgrimage. Inside its imposing walls you'll find a citadel filled with treasures like the 6th-century church thought to be on the site of Moses' Burning Bush.
 Considered by many to be the eighth Wonder of the World, Petra's an ancient city carved into sandstone cliffs. Temples and tombs rise out of Jordan's vast desert like a shimmering mirage, just waiting to wow you.
The city's masterpiece, which landed a starring role in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, is the hauntingly beautiful 'treasure tomb'. Its name springs from one of the abstract urns carved into the rock face, said to hold sparkling riches.
Be awe-struck by the incredible Wadi Rum, Jordan's most magnificent desert landscape. Here, massive mountains rise out of the rose red desert sand. If it looks familiar, it may be because you've seen it before - in Lawrence of Arabia.
Find out what all the fuss is about the Dead Sea. Float in the mineral rich waters and smother yourself in goodness from the sea's muddy floor.
 Nowhere on earth launches an all-out assault on the senses quite like Cairo. It's big, it's bustling and it's filled to bursting with age-old treasures from the times of the pharaohs. Prepare to be caught up in an exotic whirlwind of sights, sounds and all-round chaos.
Take in world famous sights like the glittering pyramids and the mighty Sphinx
Come face-to-face with mummies in the Cairo Museum, not to mention artefacts taken from the tomb of boy king Tutankhamun
Snap up spices, silver and hand-woven rugs in the exotic Egyptian bazaars that vie for your attention - and your pounds - in the old city
 Built on the 4,000-year-old site of Thebes - Egypt's ancient capital - Luxor is the jewel of the Nile all right. Magnificent temples, monuments and shrines pepper the dusty banks of the meandering river.
Tiptoe through the haunting Valley of the Kings. The ancient burial ground is the resting place of countless pharaohs, including Tutankhamun.
Behold the splendour of the Luxor and Karnak Temples, whose incredible statues, shrines and obelisks have withstood the test of time
Fancy a break from sightseeing? Then head for the gold dust beaches of Hurghada and El Gouna for a rest.
 • Pools: 2
• Lifts: 7
• Restaurants: 3
• Cabins: 625
• Bars: 5
 • Passengers: 1250
• Lounges: 2
• Crew: 520
• Decks: 9
• Speed: 18 knots
Dining - waiter service
• The Meridian Restaurant: enjoy breakfast, lunch and your six course dinner in spacious surroundings. All meals are served as open seating so you can dine when and where you please.
• Mistral’s Restaurant: the finest ingredients are freshly prepared for your dining pleasure. A cover charge applies and onboard reservations are required.
• Gala night: weekly Captain's Cocktail Party and Gala Dinner. As part of the cruise tradition, set dining times apply. You will be allocated to the early or late sitting on arrival at the ship
Dining - flexible options
• Lido Restaurant: self-service buffet with an al fresco dining area, open 24 hours a day. Twice weekly
international theme nights.
• Terrace Grill: lunchtime pasta dishes, pizzas and speciality salads
• Buffet Magnifique: ice sculptures, vegetable carvings and seriously tempting treats as once a week we blur
the boundaries between food and entertainment
• Room service: available 24 hours a day (extra charge applies)
Entertainment
• Broadway Show Lounge: West End-style revues and special guest acts from the UK
• Horizons: live classical and jazz music and occasional spotlight cabarets in a sumptuous setting
• Liberties: live bands, popular game shows, karaoke and late night disco
• Hemingway's Casino: popular gaming tables and machines
• Cinema: daily feature presentations of recent released films
Bars and Lounges
• Horizons: the ambience is refined, the range of drinks impressive and the views simply unbeatable. Little wonder it attracts those looking for a quiet drink and good conversation.
• Hemingway's Bar: situated close to the main restaurant and show lounge, it's often the first port of call in the evening
• Explorers' Lounge: perfect for after-dinner coffee and liqueurs
Other Activities
• Oceans: relax and rejuvenate with the latest range of hair, beauty and body treatments in the spa and salon. The gym offers resistance, cardio and personal training. Male and female saunas are also available.
• Sports Deck: offering badminton, basketball and table tennis
• Other: Card and reading room, Kidzone, gift shops, library and internet lounge
Please note: for the comfort of all guests, all restaurants are non-smoking. Elsewhere on the ship, smoking is only allowed in strictly designated areas.
Amenities
3 restaurants, 5 bars, 2 lounges - 1 non-smoking, nightclub, casino, whirlpools, 2 swimming pools, wading pool, cinema, card/reading room, beauty salon, boutiques, Kidzone, Teen area and video arcade, health club, sports deck, sauna and massage, library, medical centre, internet access, 3 self service laundries, air-conditioned throughout, stabilised, worldwide satellite telephone, telex and fax
  
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